Summer vacation in the fall... At home the weather is terrible, so this is an opportunity to enjoy some pleasant weather.
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10/11/2009
3:34 PM
Welcome to Las Vegas
After a fricking early morning, a rush layover in Detroit we arrived in Las Vegas and picked up our real American Chevy HHR. When we finally arrived at the Palazzo, we had to deal with a reservation that had gonne missing... Not the nicest after a long trip.. Luckily it got resolved and we could rest a bit in our lux ...
10/12/2009
3:45 PM
10/13/2009
10:53 AM
10/13/2009
2:04 PM
10/13/2009
8:55 PM
Over with the luxary
After 2 nights in a luxary suite it's now back to basics in a simple motel and a burger in a roadside diner. At least 5 out of 4 eat here!
10/14/2009
10:24 AM
Grand Canyon, in it's grand splendor
Today we spend most of our time at the Grand Canyon, not only because of the natural beauty, but also to catch-up on memories. More than 20 years ago we both independent of each other visited here. We tried to look for places we remembered to share them with each other. It has changed quite a bit, but the spirit is s ...
10/15/2009
9:22 AM
Tuba, no not the instrument
A place to stay overnight and visit an excellent Navajo museum
10/15/2009
3:04 PM
Monument Valley is soooo awesome
This whole trip got to life because we came with the idea to go and see Monument Valley... Today was the day and it was really great. We drove arround a bit in the Chevy and all the practise with MotorStorm paid off....
10/15/2009
7:57 PM
Bluff of all places
Ended up in Bluff for the night. Weird place, no street lights and no WiFi... Ok, WiFi partly fixed now, on the iPhone ok, but windows 7 still no go.
10/16/2009
1:16 PM
History lessons in Mesa Verde
Today no stunning views and landscapes, but an amazing piece of history. Buildings at impossible to reach places, including the how and why.. Very educational.
10/16/2009
7:25 PM
Pagosa Springs
Ended up here at the end of the day.... No plan for tomorrow yet...
10/17/2009
3:20 PM
10/18/2009
1:15 PM
Santa Fe, time for a break
We are in the middle of our road trip and it's time for a little break. We arrived today in Santa Fe and make it a little stop over. To our surprise is the condo we booked larger than our flat at home, so we feel the luxuary again.
10/19/2009
1:50 PM
10/20/2009
9:35 AM
Heading back West again
Today is scheduled to make some progress traveling west again. We stocked up on coffee, fuel and food and are ready to go
10/20/2009
11:15 AM
Apache Nugget Casino
In the middle of nowhere, set up a tent and you have a Casino to make some money. Shortly after the stop, we got some of our first desert rain.
10/20/2009
1:46 PM
This is why we love the desert
Just driving around in the desert is just a joy for the eye... Even with some rain it's a special thing to do.. We hoped to see some flash flooding, but the rain was not enough.
10/20/2009
5:41 PM
Blanding
After a travel day we arived here in Blanding. Tomorrow we are ready to start exploring Utah's Canyonlands
10/21/2009
12:31 PM
10/21/2009
2:23 PM
10/21/2009
5:30 PM
10/22/2009
11:34 AM
Hell's Backbone
Traveling some back country roads, enjoying winding gravel roads crossing narrow and steep canyons
10/22/2009
5:28 PM
Bryce Canyon - Sunset Point
Arrived in the afternoon, enjoyed the sunset with a nice walk down the canyon... Tomorrow there is more to explore
10/23/2009
4:58 PM
Kanab, the little Hollywood in Utah
More then 400 westerns have been filmed hre in the area.. A good reason for a cold drink in the sun.
10/24/2009
5:21 PM
